Road Safety: Understanding Speed Limits

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What should you do when vehicles are piled up behind you?

Change lanes frequently to lose the tailgaters

Speed up to get ahead of the traffic

Maintain your current speed

Pull over when it is safe to do so and let them pass (correct)

Why is stopping suddenly dangerous?

Because it wears out your brakes faster

Because it is a sign of aggressive driving

Because it is a common practice in city driving

Because it can cause your vehicle to skid and lose control (correct)

How can you avoid making panic stops?

By seeing events well in advance and slowing down or changing lanes (correct)

By tailgating the vehicle in front of you

By speeding up to get to your destination faster

By slowing down suddenly

What is the minimum distance you should be able to see ahead at 50 mph?

400 feet Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?

Circulating traffic Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

Slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason speed limits are posted on roads?

To ensure safety considering road conditions and traffic Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to check your speedometer regularly?

To know how fast you are going, as people are not good at judging speed Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you are driving at a higher speed?

It takes over three times the distance to stop Signup and view all the answers

Why is driving too slow also a problem?

It makes vehicles bunch up behind you and causes other traffic to pass Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the road is wet or icy?

Slow down to maintain control of your vehicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to driving safely?

Adjusting your speed for road and traffic conditions, and obeying speed limits Signup and view all the answers

Road Safety: Understanding Speed Limits

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Questions and Answers

What should you do when vehicles are piled up behind you?

Why is stopping suddenly dangerous?

How can you avoid making panic stops?

What is the minimum distance you should be able to see ahead at 50 mph?

Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?

What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

What is the main reason speed limits are posted on roads?

Why is it important to check your speedometer regularly?

What happens when you are driving at a higher speed?

Why is driving too slow also a problem?

What should you do when the road is wet or icy?

What is the key to driving safely?

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